Alcohol Consumption Decreases Oxytocin Neurons in the Anterior Paraventricular Nucleus of the Hypothalamus in Prairie Voles

Abstract

These data show that continuous-access voluntary alcohol consumption is associated with decreased OT neurons in the anterior PVN, suggesting that alcohol-induced alterations in the OT system should be investigated as a mechanism for alcohol-related changes in social behavior, stress responses, and exacerbation of alcohol use disorders.